This concentration is part of the Educational Leadership, EdD program.
Influence student outcomes
You'll complete an 18-hour concentration specifically tailored to higher education leadership. Earning an Educational Leadership, EdD with a concentration in higher education leadership serves as a pathway to roles such as a college or university administrator (non-academic), educational leadership faculty member or institutional/agency researcher.
Making an impact and creating change
A Doctor of Education in educational leadership with a concentration in higher education leadership prepares you to move beyond the classroom and into strategic, systemic roles where you can influence institutional success and student outcomes. By developing skills in leadership theory, educational research, and organizational change, you position yourself to drive innovation in a variety of complex environments.
Ultimately, your impact will be measured by your ability to lead institutions that are more responsive, effective and equitable for the communities they serve.
Applying to the educational leadership doctoral program
Admission requirements
To be eligible for consideration into the program, you must:
- meet the SFA Graduate School requirements.
- achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on all completed graduate coursework.
- and hold a completed master's degree from accredited higher institution.
To complete your application, submit the following by March 15:
- SFA Graduate School application
- Educational Leadership doctoral program application, including the informational page, résumé with three references, written leadership profile, video leadership profile.
New cohorts begin classes in the summer!
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Curriculum requirementsCan I participate remotely?
Yes. This is a fully-online program.
How long will it take to complete?
Three years of coursework plus dissertation hours.
What is the deadline to apply?
March 15.
Is a dissertation required?
Yes.
Questions?
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